Geography GCSE
Virtual Water
What Virtual Water means in Geography GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Virtual Water
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
The volume of fresh water used to produce a product, measured at the place where the product was actually produced.
Topics that use Virtual Water
- The supply of fresh water supply varies globally (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
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